Hallquist said exemptions are not granted permanently and in the early 2000s, many exemptions were phased out.

While the Legion receives lottery funding, Coun. Robert Hacking said that money is not used to fund its normal operations.

Coun. Martin Van Alphen said the tax exemption is necessary.

“We need to assist them,” he said. “They do so much for our community.

The bylaws to grant general statutory tax exemptions and specific tax exemptions for 2013 were given first three readings. They were passed unanimously. Coun. Lloyd Christopherson was not present for the resolution.